in the fundame
are matters for further quota of British, goods for re-export will need
both discur
pultation with the departments concerned,AR before the Governor's views are sought bu imagine
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that the Governor for his part would welcome these ។
Wiemy proposals. The fourth proposal regarding the projected
airfield and the arrangements for financing the cost
is very much under consideration at present. One of
the difficulties is that the site for the airfield is
in the New Territories, .the lease of which has only
another 50 years to run. Neither the Ministry of Civil
Aviation nor the Air Ministry are at present interested
in the construction of this airfield and unless they
change their views the cost will have to be met by the Colony, possibly with same assistance from H.M.G. under
the Colonial Development and Welfare Act; such
assistance would, however, depend on the amount
available for Hong Kong after its other development and
The Governor welfare necessities had been provided for.
has recently made a proposal for using an alternative
site within the boundaries of the Colony proper,
would, however, cost about £10 million.
is also at present under consideration.
which
This alternative
The University proposals are also receiving
attention and it is likely that we shall be seeking
financial assistance from H.M.G. towards the cost of
re-establishing the University on a more extensive
basis than had existed prior to the war, so as to provide more facilities for students from outside the
Colony, particularly China.
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words of appreciation of what has been done and is being done in Hong Kong are not welcome, particularly in view
I have heard from time to time weary. of the Vicinformed criticisms that have been made lately.
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